Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson was evaluated Saturday night after taking a high and unsuspecting hit to the head in the final minute of Game 5 from Penguins forward Jake Guentzel. During the team’s day off on Sunday afternoon, Capitals coach Barry Trotz gave an update on Carlson.

Trotz said that Carlson is fine and okay to play in Game 6 on Monday night.

Barry Trotz says Nicklas Backstrom will go to Pittsburgh for Game 6 and he expects him to play. Underwent maintenance today.